Surf these sites: Calendar of Yarn-Related Events -- Conferences, classes, knitting camps, exhibits, etc. Convergence 2000 -- June 22-25, 2000, Cincinnati, OH. Biennial international conference of fiber arts by the Handweavers Guild of America. Seminars, exhibitions, keynotes, special events, and vendors'' fair. Registration opens Fall 1999. Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association -- Schedule of events including New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, directory of members, Hudson Valley Sheep Breeders Directory, and vendors and suppliers to the industry Events Calendar -- CyberFyber''s list of related events. FiberNet Workshop FAQ -- Chronological listings of fiber-related events and workshops. List compiled and maintained by Mary Bull. Kentucky Wool Festival -- Oct. 6-9, 2000. First full weekend in October, near Falmouth, KY. Shearing & sheep dog demonstrations, Sheep-to-Shawl, crafters. MAFA Summer Conference -- Classes, workshops, exhibits, lectures, juried show, Camp for Kids. Biennial. Next is MAFA 2001. Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association. Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival -- First weekend in May. A not-to-be-missed extravaganza of all things sheepish. Vendors, classes, speakers, educational seminars and exhibits, competitions. Michigan Fiber Festival -- August 17-20, 2000. Adult workshops, shearing schools, vendors, fiber arts competitions, demonstrations. Allegan, Michigan. Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival -- Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, OR. Sept. 24-26, 1999. Next year''s dates not yet announced. SOAR -- 1999 Workshops and Retreat are over. Next year''s dates not yet announced. Good descriptions of this year''s classes and bios of instructors still posted. Taos Wool Festival -- The annual Wool Festival at Taos brings together people from New Mexico and Colorado who raise sheep, mohair goats, angora rabbits and exotic fiber animals, and who offer fleeces, carded wool, hand dyed wool, handspun yarns, stylish garments, tapestries, rugs and more. Oct. 2-3, 1999. Next year''s dates not yet announced. Williamsburg Festival Week 2000 -- Four festivals revolving around the textile arts: Mid-Atlantic Fiber Arts Fair; Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival; Mid-Atlantic Wearable Art Festival; Vintage Fashion & Accessories Show. 80 workshops, lectures and special activities offered; over 120 vendors. Williamsburg, Virginia, Feb. 24-27, 2000.
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